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  • Page 1 User guide Xperia XZ2 Premium H8116/H8166...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started................6 About this User guide...............6 Overview................... 7 Assembly – Single SIM..............8 Assembly – Dual SIM.................9 Screen protection................10 Starting your device for the first time..........10 Why do I need a Google account?..........11 Device security................12 Making sure your device is protected..........
  • Page 3 Backing up and restoring content..........42 Downloading applications............46 Downloading applications from Google Play........ 46 Downloading applications from other sources......46 Internet and networks..............47 Browsing the web................47 Internet and MMS settings .............47 Wi-Fi....................48 Sharing your mobile data connection..........50 Controlling data usage..............52 Selecting a SIM card for data traffic..........52 Selecting mobile networks.............
  • Page 4 Messaging and chat..............76 Reading and sending messages............ 76 Messaging settings................. 77 Video chat..................78 Setting up email................78 Music....................79 Transferring music to your device..........79 Listening to music................79 Camera..................82 Getting to know your camera............82 Exposure, colour and light conditions..........85 Setting the right focus..............
  • Page 5 Mono audio..................113 Switch Access................. 113 Support and legal...............114 Support application............... 114 Restarting, resetting and repairing..........114 Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines..........115 Legal information................115...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting started About this User guide This is the Xperia XZ2 Premium User guide for the Android™ 8.0 software version. If you're not sure which software version your device is running, you can check it in the Settings menu. System and application updates can present the features in your device in another way than described in this User guide.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Overview This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 8: Assembly - Single Sim

    1. Charging/Notification light 14. Laser AF sensor 2. Proximity/Light sensor 15. Flash LED 3. Nano SIM/Memory card slot 16. RGBC IR sensor 4. Ear speaker/Second loudspeaker 17. Wi-Fi /Bluetooth® antenna area 5. Second microphone 18. NFC™ detection area 6. Front camera 19.

  • Page 9: Assembly - Dual Sim

    To insert a nano SIM card and a memory card Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device. Drag out the SIM card tray. Place the SIM card securely in the SIM card tray, as shown in the illustration. Place the memory card securely in the tray, in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 10: Screen Protection

    To insert either two nano SIM cards or a nano SIM card and a memory card Do not cut your SIM card, as this may damage your device. Drag out the SIM card tray. Place the main SIM card securely in position for SIM1, as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 11: Why Do I Need A Google Account

    It may take a while for the device to shut down. Why do I need a Google account? Your Xperia device from Sony runs on the Android platform developed by Google. A range of Google applications and services is available on your device when you purchase it, for example, Gmail™, Google Maps™, YouTube™...

  • Page 12: Device Security

    Device security Making sure your device is protected Your device includes security options, strongly recommended in case of loss or theft. When using a security option to protect your device, it is crucial to remember the details provided at set up. Screen lock Set a secure screen lock on your device using a PIN, password, pattern or fingerprint to prevent others from using your device without permission.

  • Page 13: Unlocking Your Device Automatically

    Fingerprints need to be registered with Fingerprint Manager before use. To Notifications on page 28. configure the notifications on the lock screen, see To create or change a screen lock It is very important that you remember your screen lock when using a pattern, PIN or password.

  • Page 14: Sim Card Protection

    To register additional fingerprints Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Confirm your pattern, PIN or password. Tap Add fingerprint, then follow the on-screen instructions. To delete a registered fingerprint Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Fingerprint Manager. Confirm your pattern, PIN or password.

  • Page 15: Finding The Imei Number(S) Of Your Device

    To enable or disable the use of two SIM cards Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM. Tap the SIM1 and SIM2 sliders to enable or disable the SIM cards. To rename a SIM card Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Dual SIM. Select a SIM card and enter a new name for it.

  • Page 16: Finding, Locking Or Erasing A Lost Device

    Drag out the nano SIM and Memory card tray. Drag the strip outwards using your fingernail. The strip displays the IMEI number(s). Finding, locking or erasing a lost device Google offers a location and security web service called Find my device. After you have signed in to a Google account, Find my device is turned on by default.
  • Page 17 To view or remove your Shared real-time location Find and tap Settings > Lock screen & security > Location. Tap Google Location Sharing. Select the shared link you want to modify and change the time span as desired. To stop sharing your location, tap Stop sharing. To remove the shared link, tap Improving GPS accuracy The first time you use the GPS function in your device, it can take a few minutes for...

  • Page 18: Learning The Basics

    Learning the basics Using the touchscreen Tapping • Open or select an item. • Mark or unmark a checkbox or option. • Enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Touching and holding This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.
  • Page 19 • Move an item. • Activate selection mode, for example, to select several items from a list. Pinching in and out • Pinch in and out on web pages, photos and maps, and when you’re taking photos or shooting videos. Swiping and scrolling •...

  • Page 20: Turning The Screen On Or Off

    Flicking • Scroll quickly, for example, in a list or on a web page. You can stop the scrolling movement by tapping the screen. Turning the screen on or off When your device is on and left idle for a set period of time, the screen dims and turns off to save battery power.

  • Page 21: Home Screen

    Home screen The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It's similar to the desktop on a computer screen. The number of Home screen panes is represented by a series of dots at the lower part of the Home screen. The highlighted dot shows the pane that is currently displayed.

  • Page 22: Application Screen

    To set a pane as the main Home screen pane Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates. Flick left or right to browse to the pane that you want to set as your main Home screen pane, then tap When Google Feed is enabled, the left-most pane is reserved for this service and the main Google Feed on...

  • Page 23: Shortcuts For Easy Actions

    To view all applications on the Application screen Flick left or right on the Application screen. You can also search for recently viewed apps by swiping left from the Application screen. To enable or disable the recommended apps listings Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen, then tap Tap the App recommendations slider.

  • Page 24: Navigating Applications

    create a new event or set a reminder. All apps have a shortcut to App info, where you can adjust notification settings and permissions. You can go to App info by tapping To use shortcuts for easy actions Long press the desired app icon on your Home or Application screen. Select from the options that appear.
  • Page 25 Clear all – Close all the recently used applications Recently used applications window – Open a recently used application Recent apps key – Open the recently used applications window and the favourites bar Home key – Exit an application and go back to the Home screen Back key –...

  • Page 26: Widgets

    To use split screen mode Make sure that the two applications that you want to use in split screen mode are open and running in the background. Open the application that you would like to use in split screen mode, then long press .

  • Page 27: Shortcuts And Folders

    Shortcuts and folders Use shortcuts and folders to manage your applications and keep your Home screen tidy. Shortcuts and folders overview Access an application using a shortcut Access a folder containing applications To add an application shortcut to your Home screen Touch and hold an empty area on your Home screen until the device vibrates.

  • Page 28: Background And Themes

    Background and themes Your device comes with a default background, but you can adapt the Home screen and lock screen to your own style using wallpapers and themes featuring different colours and patterns. A wallpaper may be used without changing any of the other elements of your Home screen and lock screen.
  • Page 29 To open or close the Notification panel To open the Notification panel, drag the status bar downwards, or simply double-tap it. To close the Notification panel, drag or flick the panel upwards. After opening the Notification panel, you can access the Quick settings panel by dragging the status bar down again.
  • Page 30 To dismiss a notification from the lock screen • Swipe the notification left or right. To expand a notification on the lock screen • Drag the notification downwards. Not all notifications are expandable. Notification display options on the lock screen Don't show You won't get any notifications on the lock screen.

  • Page 31: Icons In The Status Bar

    To enable or disable the notification light Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications. Tap the slider beside Blink light to enable or disable the function. Icons in the status bar Status icons No SIM card Signal strength No signal Roaming...
  • Page 32 To manage status bar icons Find and tap Settings > Display > System icons. Mark the checkboxes for the system icons that you want to appear in the status bar. Notification icons New text message or multimedia message Ongoing call Missed call Call on hold Single SIM device: Call forwarding is turned on...

  • Page 33: Applications Overview

    To block an application from sending notifications Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > Configure notifications > Notifications. Select an application. Tap the slider beside On to block application notifications. Applications overview Use the 3D Creator app to scan people and objects with your phone’s camera.
  • Page 34 The Movie Creator automatically creates short video collages using your existing photo and video collection. Use the Music application to organise and play music and audio books. View news stories from News Suite. Make phone calls by dialling the number manually or by using the smart dial function.

  • Page 35: Battery And Maintenance

    Your device has an embedded, rechargeable battery that can only be replaced by an authorised Sony repair centre. Never try to open or take apart the device yourself. Doing so can cause damage and void your warranty. Wired charging...
  • Page 36 To charge your device with a USB cable Connect one end of the USB Type-C cable to the charger (or to the USB port of a computer). Connect the other end of the cable to the USB Type-C port on your device. The notification light illuminates when charging begins.

  • Page 37: Battery And Power Management

    Application screen on page 22. • Uninstall applications that you are not using, see • Use a Sony original handsfree device to listen to music. Handsfree devices consume less battery than your device's loudspeakers. • Restart your device every now and then.
  • Page 38 Find and tap Settings > Battery. and select Power-saving exceptions. You will see a list of applications that are not optimised. To add or remove applications from this exemption list, tap APPS and select or de-select an application from the list to edit its exception settings. The list of applications that are exempt will get updated according to your settings.

  • Page 39: Updating Your Device

    To enable or disable Battery Care Find and tap Settings > Battery > Battery Care. Tap the slider to enable or disable Battery Care. Learned patterns of the regular charging cycle are saved by Battery Care. Even if the function has been disabled, it adopts to the learned patterns after enabling the function again.

  • Page 40: Maintenance Using A Computer

    To enable or disable automatic updates for applications Find and tap Settings > System > Software update. , then tap Settings > Auto-update apps. Select the preferred option. Updating your device using Xperia™ Companion To update your device using a computer Using a USB Type-C cable, connect your device to the computer.

  • Page 41: Storage And Memory

    USB connection mode You can use the Transfer files connection mode for managing files and updating ® ® device software. This USB mode is used with Microsoft Windows computers. Charging is enabled by default. Using the Use device as MIDI mode, your device can function as a MIDI input for musical instrument apps.

  • Page 42: Backing Up And Restoring Content

    • If your device can't read content on the memory card, you may need to format the card. Note that when you format the card, all content is erased. If you are sharing a device with multiple users, you must log in as the owner, that is, the primary user, to be able to perform certain actions, such as transferring data to the memory card and formatting the memory card.
  • Page 43 Backing up data to a computer Use the Xperia Companion software to back up data from your device to a PC or an ® Apple Mac computer. You can back up the following types of data: • Call logs • Text messages •...
  • Page 44 To set up the automatic backup function If you are backing up content to a USB storage device, make sure the storage device is connected to your device using a USB Host adapter. If you are backing up to an SD card, make sure that the SD card is mounted properly into your device.
  • Page 45 • Applications • Bookmarks • Wi-Fi networks • Other settings To back up data to a Google account Find and tap Settings > System > Backup. Under Back up to Google Drive, tap Account and choose an account to back up your files to. To enable or disable automatic restore when you reinstall an application Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 46: Downloading Applications

    Downloading applications Downloading applications from Google Play Google Play is the official online Google store for downloading applications, games, music, movies and books. It includes both free and paid applications. Before you start downloading from Google Play, make sure that you have a working internet connection, preferably over Wi-Fi to limit data traffic charges.

  • Page 47: Internet And Networks

    Internet and networks Browsing the web The Google Chrome web browser for Android devices comes pre-installed in most http://support.google.com/chrome to get more detailed markets. Go to information about how to use this web browser. To browse the web Find and tap If you are using Google Chrome for the first time, select to either sign in to a Google account or browse with Google Chrome anonymously.

  • Page 48: Wi-Fi

    To view downloaded internet and MMS settings Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Tap Access point names. To view more details, tap any of the available items. Wi-Fi Use Wi-Fi to surf the internet, download applications, or send and receive emails.
  • Page 49 Increasing Wi-Fi signal strength There are a number of things you can do to improve Wi-Fi reception: • Move your device closer to the Wi-Fi access point. • Move the Wi-Fi access point away from any potential obstructions or interference. •...

  • Page 50: Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection

    To find the MAC address for your device Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. Tap Wi‑Fi preferences > Advanced. The MAC address is displayed in the list. The Wi-Fi Mac address is also displayed under Settings > System > About phone > Status > Wi‑Fi MAC address.
  • Page 51 To share your mobile connection by One-touch portable hotspot Make sure that both devices have the NFC function turned on, and that both screens are active. Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering. Tap One-touch portable hotspot. Hold the devices together so that the NFC detection areas of each device touch, then tap CONNECT.

  • Page 52: Controlling Data Usage

    Controlling data usage You can keep track of the amount of data transferred to and from your device over your mobile data or Wi-Fi connection during a given period. For example, you can view the amount of data used by individual applications. For data transferred over your mobile data connection, you can also set data usage warnings and limits to avoid additional charges.

  • Page 53: Selecting Mobile Networks

    If you are using a Dual SIM device, you can select which SIM card handles data at any given time. You can do this during the initial setup of your device, or you can select or change it later via the Settings menu. To change the SIM card used for data traffic Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 54: Synchronising Data On Your Device

    Synchronising data on your device Synchronising with online accounts Synchronise your device with contacts, email, calendar events and other information from online accounts, for example, email accounts such as Gmail™ and Exchange ActiveSync, Facebook™ and Flickr™. You can synchronise data automatically for such accounts by activating the auto-sync function, or you can synchronise each account manually.
  • Page 55 To remove an EAS account Find and tap Settings > Users & accounts. Select the EAS account that you want to remove. Tap Remove account. Tap Remove account again to confirm. This is an internet version of this publication. © Print only for private use.

  • Page 56: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Accessing settings View and change settings for your device from the Settings menu. The Settings menu is accessible from both the Application screen and the Quick settings panel. To open the device settings menu from the Application screen •...
  • Page 57 To activate vibration or Do not disturb mode Press and hold the volume key down until appears to activate vibrate mode. Release the volume key and press it down again to activate Do not disturb mode. To activate sound with vibration for incoming calls Find and tap Settings >...

  • Page 58: Silence Your Device With Do Not Disturb

    To adjust Dynamic Vibration settings within a media app Open the desired media app, for example YouTube or the Album app. Start playback of the media contents. Press the volume key to open the volume panel. Drag the slider for Dynamic Vibration to set the preferred level for this app. The Dynamic Vibration setting is saved for next time you use this app.

  • Page 59: Screen Settings

    Automatic rules You can set automatic rules to activate Do not disturb mode for specific times or events. To set an automatic rule Find and tap Settings > Sound > Do not disturb. Tap an automatic rule, for example Weekend. Tap the options to set the rule name, time and behaviours as desired.

  • Page 60: Screen Pinning

    Video image enhancement You can use X-Reality with HDR converter to improve the visual quality of videos when you view them on your device. With this feature, videos recorded in SDR mode are played with HDR-like quality. This feature is applicable only for certain applications. Screen pinning Use screen pinning to set your device to display only the screen for a specific application.

  • Page 61: Resetting Your Applications

    To deny a permission • To deny a permission, tap Deny when the dialog is shown. Some applications can still be used even if you have denied permissions. Critical permissions Some permissions are mandatory for apps to work as intended. In such cases, a dialog will inform you.

  • Page 62: Language Settings

    To clear application data Find and tap Settings > Apps & notifications > App info. Select an application or service, then tap Storage > CLEAR DATA > OK. When you clear application data, data for the selected application is deleted from your device permanently.

  • Page 63: Enhancing The Sound Output

    Enhancing the sound output You can enhance the sound of your device by manually enabling individual sound settings such as Equaliser and Surround sound. You can enable the Dynamic normaliser to minimise volume differences between songs or videos. Enhanced sound effects only work for analog headphones connected to your device with the USB Type-C to 3.5mm Audio jack host adapter.
  • Page 64 About the Regular User account By adding Regular User accounts, you can allow different users to have different home screens, wallpapers and general settings. They also get separate access to applications and memory storage for files such as music and photos. You can add up to seven regular user accounts on your device.
  • Page 65 Settings for multiple user accounts There are three different types of settings on devices with multiple users: • Settings that can be changed by any user and affect all users. Examples include language, Wi-Fi, Airplane mode, NFC and Bluetooth®. • Settings that only affect an individual user account.

  • Page 66: Typing Text

    Typing text On-screen keyboards There are a number of pre-installed text entry providers on your device. The default text entry provider may depend on the regional or language settings you use. One or more text entry providers might not be available in your region. ®...

  • Page 67: Editing Text

    To enter text using the gesture input function When the on-screen keyboard is displayed, slide your finger from letter to letter to trace the word that you want to write. After you finish entering a word, lift up your finger. A word suggestion appears based on the letters that you have traced.

  • Page 68: Calling

    Calling Making calls You can make a call by dialling a phone number manually, or use the smart dial function to quickly find numbers from your contacts list and call logs. To make a video call, you can use the Duo video chat application on your device. Dual SIM users can set a default SIM card for placing calls, or have the option to select the SIM card each time you place a call.

  • Page 69: Receiving Calls

    To make an international call Find and tap . The call log is displayed. to display the dialpad. Touch and hold 0 until a “+” sign appears. Enter the country code, the area code without the initial zeros, followed by the phone number.

  • Page 70: Smart Call Handling

    Rejecting a call with a text message You can reject a call with a text message, sent automatically to the caller and stored in the Messaging conversation with the contact. You can select from a number of predefined messages available on your device, or you can create a new message.

  • Page 71: Blocking A Number

    To forward calls Find and tap > Settings. Dual SIM users, tap Calling accounts, and select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Calls. Tap Call forwarding > Voice, then select an option. Enter the number you want to forward calls to, then tap TURN ON. To turn off call forwarding Find and tap >...

  • Page 72: Contacts

    Contacts Adding and editing contacts You can add, edit or delete contacts on your device and from synchronised accounts. Add contact pictures or set individual ringtones to personalise contacts. You can also edit contact information about yourself. To add a contact Find and tap If you're adding a contact for the first time and have multiple accounts synchronised to your device, select an account.

  • Page 73: Grouping Contacts

    To delete contacts Find and tap Touch and hold the contact that you want to delete. Tap , then tap DELETE. To delete several or all contacts, mark the checkboxes beside the contacts that you want to delete. Tap , then tap DELETE. To edit contact information about yourself Find and tap >...

  • Page 74: Backing Up Contacts

    To turn auto-sync data on or off Find and tap , then tap Settings . Tap Accounts, then tap the Automatically sync data slider to enable or disable the function. Tap OK. You need to be signed in to the relevant sync account before you can sync your contacts with it.
  • Page 75 Find and tap > Settings > Export. Single SIM users, tap Export to SIM card. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card to export to. Tap OK. Select contacts to export, then tap Export. Select an option, then tap OK. To export all contacts to internal storage Find and tap >...

  • Page 76: Messaging And Chat

    Messaging and chat Reading and sending messages The Messages application shows your messages as conversations, which means that all messages to and from a particular person are grouped together. The number of characters that you can send in a single message varies depending on the operator and the language you use.

  • Page 77: Messaging Settings

    To create and send a message Find and tap Enter the recipient’s name or phone number, then select from the suggestions that appear. If the recipient is not listed as a contact, enter the recipient’s number manually. If you want to send a group message, tap to add more recipients.

  • Page 78: Video Chat

    To enable or disable delivery reports for outgoing messages Find and tap , then tap Settings. Dual SIM users, select a SIM card. Single SIM users, tap Advanced. Tap the Get SMS delivery reports slider to enable or disable the function. After delivery reports are turned on, the text “Delivered”...

  • Page 79: Music

    Music Transferring music to your device There are two ways to transfer music from a computer to your device: • Connect your device to a computer using a USB Type-C cable. Select Transfer files on your device and then copy and paste or drag and drop the files using the Managing files using a computer on page 40.
  • Page 80 Repeat the current song or all songs in the play queue Tap to go to the next song, touch and hold to fast-forward the current song Play or pause a song Tap to go to the previous song, touch and hold to rewind the current song Shuffle songs in the play queue Music home screen to open the Music menu...
  • Page 81 To minimise the Music application • When a song is playing, tap to go to the Home screen. The Music application keeps running in the background. To open the Music application when it is playing in the background • While a song is playing in the background, drag the status bar downwards and tap the Music notification.

  • Page 82: Camera

    Camera Getting to know your camera Front camera lens Switch between the front and main camera Select the capturing mode Use the volume keys to zoom in or out Press the camera key to activate the camera, take photos or record videos Tap the thumbnail to view, share or edit photos and videos Save your location Tap the shutter button to take photos or record videos...
  • Page 83 To take a photo in dual camera mode In Manual mode, the default setting is single camera. To switch to dual camera mode, tap In Superior auto mode, the default setting is Auto, which switches dual camera to single camera mode automatically based on the conditions. To switch to single camera, tap >...
  • Page 84 To launch the camera and take a photo at the same time When using the camera, tap Drag the list to view more settings. Tap Launch with camera key > Launch and capture. Close the settings menu and exit the camera. The setting is saved for all capturing modes.

  • Page 85: Exposure, Colour And Light Conditions

    Available settings depend on the capturing mode selected. To view, share or edit photos and videos When using the camera, tap the thumbnail to open a photo or video. Flick left or right to view your photos and videos. Tap the screen to edit a photo or video. Viewing photos and Your photos and videos are stored in the Album application.
  • Page 86 Colour, brightness and exposure value Your camera automatically adjusts the colour, brightness and exposure value by detecting the light conditions and estimating the colour temperature of ambient light. Digital cameras can only estimate the colour temperature, so you may need to adjust the settings to get it correct.
  • Page 87 To adjust the ISO value When using the camera, tap Tap ISO and select an ISO value. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. Strong backlight (HDR) In Superior auto and Video modes, strong backlight is automatically adjusted and indicated with...

  • Page 88: Setting The Right Focus

    Incandescent Adjust the colour balance for warm lighting conditions, such as under light bulbs Optimising exposure Exposure metering measures the amount of light that strikes an object, to optimise exposure. Exposure metering is automatically adjusted in Superior auto and Video modes. You can adjust the exposure manually in Manual mode for the main camera, for example to change the exposure for a specific part of the photo.

  • Page 89: Bokeh And Monochrome Effects

    To set the focus distance When using the camera, tap Drag the slider to adjust the focus distance. Close the settings menu. The setting is saved. Press the camera key or tap the shutter button to take a photo. This setting is only available in Manual mode for the main camera. Bokeh and Monochrome effects The Bokeh and Monochrome features will be available in the 3rd quarter of 2018.

  • Page 90: Moving Objects

    Taking photos and videos of people • Consider the camera orientation. Use portrait for close-up photos, to fill the frame. Use landscape for close-up group photos, or to capture an object in the background. • Place the camera on a solid surface and use the self-timer to prevent blurred photos.
  • Page 91 Capturing moving objects • Try not to follow the object. Instead, find a position where the object has to pass in front of you. • Consider changing the exposure to a faster shutter speed or a higher ISO to freeze motion.

  • Page 92: Using Camera Apps

    To record a steady video When using the camera, swipe the screen to select Drag the list to view more settings. Tap SteadyShot™. Select Intelligent active to compensate for all camera movement or Standard to compensate only for high-frequency camera movement. Close the settings menu.
  • Page 93 Photo and video apps page . Read about our camera apps on the AR effect AR effect is the augmented reality app that lets you apply fantastical worlds to your photos or videos. You can add smileys, paper puppets, dinosaurs and more. To take a photo or record a video with an AR effect When using the camera, swipe the screen to select and select a scene.

  • Page 94: Resolution And Memory

    Resolution and memory The number of photos and videos you can store depends on the resolution or MP (megapixel) value used and video length. High resolution photos and videos take up more memory, so keep in mind that a lower resolution can be suitable for everyday use. Check the memory status from time to time.

  • Page 95: Diagnosing Your Camera

    Video resolution HD refers to High Definition, while fps refers to Frames Per Second. A higher fps rate provides a smoother video, at the cost of a larger file size. The aspect ratio is the relationship between the width and the height, where the width is the first number.

  • Page 96: Additional Camera Settings

    To run a diagnostics test of your camera Make sure you are connected to the internet. When using the camera, tap Drag the list to view more settings. Tap Help and select Camera, Front camera, Flash or Camera button. Follow the on-screen instructions. Additional camera settings Geotagging You can save your photos and videos with the location where they were taken, this...
  • Page 97 To turn on Correction for distortion When using the camera, tap Drag the list to view more settings. Tap Lens correction (photo) and select Correction for distortion. The setting is saved. Different ways to use the volume key You can change the way you use the volume key. To change how the volume key is used When using the camera, tap Drag the list to view more settings.

  • Page 98: Photos And Videos In Album

    Photos and videos in Album Viewing photos and videos Use the Album application to view photos and play videos that you’ve taken with your camera, or to view similar content that you've saved to your device. All photos and videos are displayed in a chronologically ordered grid. Album overview Open the Album home screen menu Launch Cast to share media files with another device...

  • Page 99: Album Home Screen Menu

    To zoom a photo • When you are viewing a photo, spread two fingers apart to zoom in, or pinch two fingers together to zoom out. To watch a slideshow of your photos When you are viewing a photo, tap the screen to display the toolbars, then >...

  • Page 100: Sharing And Managing Photos And Videos

    Return to the Album home screen View all photos and videos taken with your device's camera View folders for saved media items View saved videos View your photos on a map or in Globe view View your favourite photos and videos View hidden photos and videos Upload photos and videos to an online service Launch 3D Creator to make 3D scans with your device...

  • Page 101: Hiding Photos And Videos

    To work with batches of photos or videos in Album When viewing thumbnails of photos and videos in Album, touch and hold an item until it is highlighted. Tap other items that you want to work with to select them. If you want to select all items, tap , then tap Select all.

  • Page 102: Connectivity

    USB cable. If water is detected on the USB connector, a warning notification appears in the Notification panel. USB host adapters are sold separately. Sony does not guarantee that all USB accessories are supported by your device.
  • Page 103 you must first turn on the NFC function, and the screen of your device must be active and unlocked. The NFC detection area is located on the back of the device. Hold your device close to another device or an NFC reader so that the NFC detection areas touch. NFC may not be available in all countries or regions.

  • Page 104: Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Connecting to an NFC compatible device You can connect your device to other NFC compatible devices produced by Sony, such as a speaker or a headphone. When establishing this kind of connection, refer to the User guide of the compatible device for more information.
  • Page 105 To turn the Bluetooth function on or off Find and tap Settings > Device connection > Bluetooth. Tap the Bluetooth slider to enable or disable the function. You can also turn Bluetooth on or off from the Quick settings panel. Naming your device You can give your device a name.
  • Page 106 • Music and other audio files • Web pages To send items using Bluetooth Make sure the Bluetooth function is turned on for the receiving device, and that the device is visible to other Bluetooth devices. Open the application on the sending device which contains the item that you want to send.

  • Page 107: Smart Apps And Features That Save You Time

    Smart apps and features that save you time Google Feed Use the Google app to search the internet. You can also enable a feed for regular updates ‒ for example, you can get traffic information before commuting to work, find popular restaurants in your area, see your favourite team's current score, and more.
  • Page 108 To activate Good night actions Find and tap Settings > Assist > Xperia Actions. Tap Good night. Tap the time interval. Select the time interval you want to edit, or tap add a new time interval. Select the desired days and time, then tap DONE. , then tap and mark the checkboxes as desired.

  • Page 109: Clock And Calendar

    Clock and Calendar Calendar Use the Calendar application to manage your time schedule. If you have signed in to and synchronised your device with one or several online accounts that include calendars, for example, your Google account, then calendar events from these accounts will also appear in the Calendar application.
  • Page 110 Access the Alarm tab Access the World clock tab Access the Stopwatch tab Access the Timer tab View options for the current tab Open date and time settings Edit an existing alarm Turn an alarm on or off Add a new alarm To set a new alarm Find and tap Clock.
  • Page 111 To delete an alarm • Find and tap Clock, then touch and hold the alarm that you want to delete, then tap . To set the sound for an alarm Find and tap Clock, then tap for the alarm that you want to edit. Tap MORE SETTINGS >...

  • Page 112: Accessibility

    Accessibility Magnification Magnification allows you to zoom in to parts of the screen by tapping an area of the touchscreen three times in succession. To enable or disable Magnification Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > Magnification. Select an option and tap the slider to enable the function. To magnify an area and pan across the screen Make sure that Magnification is enabled.

  • Page 113: Mono Audio

    To enable TalkBack Find and tap Settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. Tap the slider and then tap OK. To change speech, feedback and touch preferences for TalkBack, tap Settings, then tap the screen twice. TalkBack launches a tutorial immediately after you enable the feature. To exit the tutorial, , then tap the screen twice.

  • Page 114: Support And Legal

    Support and legal Support application Use the Support app to find device and software information. You can read support topics, troubleshoot or use helpful apps such as the device test. Visit our Web support directly from the app to read User guides, knowledge articles or the Support forum.

  • Page 115: Warranty, Sar And Usage Guidelines

    Legal information Sony H8116/H8166 This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications Inc. or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications Inc.
  • Page 116 Sony does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third party content. Under no circumstances will Sony be liable in any way for your improper use of additional content or other third party content.

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